Town in Bexar County, part of the San Antonio metro

Living in Olmos Park, TX

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51st of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 92 of 100
8th of 54 in the San Antonio area

We give Olmos Park an A. It ranks 51st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on education levels and internet access, and trails on cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Low crime
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Olmos Park isHoustonDallasAustinFort WorthOlmos Park
Where Olmos Park is in Texas.
Population
2,180+0.5% since 2020
Median rent
$1,17117% lower than Texas
Median home value
$896,300216% higher than Texas
Household income
$176,500Median
Average commute
18 minOne way
Violent crime
47Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Olmos Park

Olmos Park sits about 2 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro. 2,180 people lived here in 2025, up 0.5% from 2020. It is suburban, with an older housing stock (the median home dates to 1943).

The median age is 40.3, 26% of households have children, 84% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $176,500 a year (125% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Olmos Park

  • Low violent crime. 47 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 88% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,171, 17% lower than the Texas median.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $176,500, 125% higher than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 18 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Healthier population. Only 6.9% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Olmos Park

  • Homes are pricey for local incomes. The median home costs 5.1 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Olmos Park suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 88% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 90% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 125% higher than the Texas median, with 17 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 96% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 6.9% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 88% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 99% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 100% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,171 is 17% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,171 is 17% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for people on a budget.

Olmos Park report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Olmos Park with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,171, homes cost 5.1x income.

    17 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $176,500, 10% unemployed.

    70 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C+

    Not enough data.

    55 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade A-

    47 violent crimes per 100k, 232 property crimes per 100k.

    81 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A+

    1 grocery store, 17 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    97 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 18 min, 20% work from home.

    47 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A+

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade A

    6.9% of adults uninsured.

    91 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A+

    100% of homes have broadband.

    99 of 100 vs US towns

Where Olmos Park stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $176,500125% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%43 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%21 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Home value to income: 5.1x40% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Vacant homes: 15%6 points higher than Texas (9.4%)
  • Unemployment rate: 10%5 points higher than Texas (5.3%)

Cost of living in Olmos Park

Olmos Park renters pay a median of $1,171 a month, 17% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $47,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 55% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,196 for a one-bedroom, $1,441 for a two-bedroom and $1,864 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $896,300, 216% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $4,906 before tax, or $5,739 with property tax. That is $4,568 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Olmos Park pays $10,000+ a year, 136% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Olmos ParkStudio$1,0991 bedroom$1,1962 bedrooms$1,4413 bedrooms$1,8644 bedrooms$2,163
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent17% lower than Texas$1,171$1,403$1,413
Median home value216% higher than Texas$896,300$283,800$332,700
Home value to income40% higher than Texas5.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Texas55%52%51%
Median property tax per year136% higher than Texas$10,000+$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Texas84%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas194319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,739
Mortgage payment
$4,906
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,171

Based on a $896,300 home in Olmos Park, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Olmos Park safe?

In 2025, Olmos Park Police Department reported 1 violent crimes and 5 property crimes. That works out to 47 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 88% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 232 property crimes per 100,000, 89% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 15% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Olmos Park by yearTexas4720212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
47
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
232
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Olmos Park by yearTexas23220212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Olmos Park Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Daily life in Olmos Park

Everyday places mapped inside Olmos Park, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Olmos Softball Field.

The average one-way commute is 18 minutes, 32% shorter than the Texas average. 20% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown San Antonio is about 2 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Olmos Park work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $176,500, income per person is $117,293, unemployment is 10% and 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
17
Cafes
3
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
4
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income125% higher than Texas$176,500$78,476$80,734
Income per person188% higher than Texas$117,293$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas10%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Texas4.1%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher43 points higher than Texas77%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher13 points higher than Texas99%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance13 points lower than Texas6.9%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Texas100%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute32% lower than Texas18 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Texas20%14%15%
Workers who work from home20%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Olmos Park

Under 1822%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6437%
65 and over19%

Median age 40.3 years. 26% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White86%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%
Black0.9%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race2.5%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Olmos Park

Olmos Park has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 40°F. There are about 112 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 34 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Olmos Park40°60°80°100°63J68F74M80A86M92J94J95A90S82O71N64DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from San Antonio Incarnate Word, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Olmos Park

Nearby, Alamo Heights gets an A+, Terrell Hills gets an A- and Castle Hills gets a B+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A+Alamo HeightsTown, 7,492 people1 mi
  2. A-Terrell HillsTown, 5,070 people2 mi
  3. B+Castle HillsTown, 3,943 people4 mi
  4. FBalcones HeightsTown, 2,715 people4 mi
  5. DSan AntonioCity, 1,479,835 people4 mi
  6. DKirbyTown, 8,117 people6 mi

Olmos Park in the San Antonio area

How it ranks among 54 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Cross Mountain3,752 people16 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Shavano Park3,670 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+Hollywood Park3,143 people10 mito downtown
  4. 5AFair Oaks Ranch10,728 people21 mito downtown
  5. 6ASt. Hedwig2,313 people19 mito downtown
  6. 7AHelotes9,630 people12 mito downtown
  7. 8AOlmos Park2,115 people2 mito downtown
  8. 9AComfort1,565 people42 mito downtown
  9. 10APoth1,532 people38 mito downtown
  10. 11A-Garden Ridge4,332 people18 mito downtown

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Living in Olmos Park: common questions

Is Olmos Park, TX a good place to live?

We give Olmos Park an A. It ranks 51st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on education levels and internet access, and trails on cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Olmos Park?

Renters in Olmos Park pay a median of $1,171 a month, 17% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $896,300, 216% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $5,739, including property tax.

Is Olmos Park safe?

In 2025, Olmos Park Police Department reported 47 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 88% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 232 per 100,000, 89% lower than the Texas rate.

Does Olmos Park flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Olmos Park as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Olmos Park?

Summers in Olmos Park peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 40°F. Expect around 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 34 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Olmos Park?

The average one-way commute is 18 min, 32% lower than the Texas average. About 20% of workers work from home. It is about 2 miles from downtown San Antonio.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.